In February 2024, we published an article in Foreign Affairs urging Europe to prepare for a possible U.S. abandonment. We were right to ring the alarm bell. Donald Trump’s reelection in November rendered the prospect of the United States…
Category: 3. Europe
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Will 2025 be a Repeat of 1938 for Europe?
A conference at London’s Chatham House in December kept returning to the idea that Europe was reliving a 1938 moment. In one sense, this could be a valid comparison. When British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain flew to Munich in September of…
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The Russia-Ukraine energy divorce offers a chance for Europe to take control of its energy security
Through wars and military aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought a legacy of imperialistic unification….
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Which are the best European countries to invest in property in 2025?
Property investment has never been so hot in Central and eastern European countries, where Lithuania and Hungary are offering the best return on investment for those who want to make money in the property market in 2025.
According to a…
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Europe’s economic apocalypse is now – POLITICO
Dirty secret
That’s where Germany comes in. The dirty little secret of European R&D spending is that half of it comes from Germany. And most of that investment flows into one sector: automotive.
While that might seem obvious given the…
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Exposure of the European economy to a US tariff hike
Ireland, the most dependent country in the EU; Germany and Italy, among the major economies
Within the EU, the proportion of exports that are destined for the US varies widely from country to country (including, in this case, those going to…
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NATO’s Northeast Countries Have a Template for Europe’s New Security Reality
Contrary to much of the public debate, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump will not usher in a new era for European security. Instead, his victory only ratifies a shift in U.S. priorities that has been a generation in coming—and that European…
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The big changes coming to UK and European travel in 2025
Getty ImagesThere will soon be an additional step to visit the UK even if you don’t need a visa (Credit:Getty Images) Many international travellers will soon need to register for an online authorisation before touching down in the UK or many EU…
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2025
On a limestone avenue in the 8th arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the red glass lanterns and Art Deco-style awning at the entrance of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris catch your eyes. Inside, the lobby leads to…
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Europe: Safety of Syrians in Europe must not be sacrificed to political interests
Responding to the decision of several European governments to suspend asylum applications of Syrians following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie said:
“The…
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